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Buddy Guy's Legends    

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Buddy Guy's Legends is the premier blues club located in Chicago, Illinois. Owned and operated by the Grammy winning blues legend himself, Rock & Roll …

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Oct 5, 2024
Visited 20 Sept 2024. Nice little bar with lots of memorabilia. Good burgers at a reasonable price. Bands good, Buddy made a surprise appearance. Full review by jazzybird79
Sep 7, 2024
Famous blues club, owned by the legend Buddy Guy, which, on the night we visited was pretty much full of tourists so although it might not be as atmospheric or 'authentic' as other more back-street b… Full review by Bluemoon52
Jun 30, 2024
My friend and I met some lovely black women at Buddy Guy’s Legends last night. As the live music started playing, we started to dance and enjoy ourselves. Then suddenly a black man working there came… Full review by Geir G
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Some of the Best Live Music in Town
This venue has some of the best live music in town. While its known for the tunes, it's got po-boys, gumbo, and jambalaya are available unt…
Thrillist
Buddy Guy's Legends isn't just a club; it's a living, breathing legend in its own right. Since its grand opening back in 1989, this place has se…
gpsmycity.com
If you are a fan of blues, jazz or soul, this place is a must visit for you. There are many events organised there throughout the year (some of …
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Facts

Located:Chicago, Illinois
Owner:Buddy Guy
Opened:1989

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I went to Buddy Guy's Legends with a party of 4 and was terribly mistreated by the manager which was terribly rude and …
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I went to Buddy Guy's Legends with a party of 4 and was terribly mistreated by the manager which was terribly rude and aggressive against my cousin and mother in law (which are both over 60 years old). I asked for the complaints register or book and I was told today that there was none. How may I file a complaint ?
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I couldn't find anyone in particular on the website, but maybe try sending an email to Buddy Guy's personal assistant Annie Lawlor. I found her email address on the website by …
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I couldn't find anyone in particular on the website, but maybe try sending an email to Buddy Guy's personal assistant Annie Lawlor. I found her email address on the website by clicking on Buddy Guy, then going to Booking & Management. I hope this helps.
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Can 15 year old come along with adults?
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Check restaurant policy re U18s in the evenings, but no problem until 6pm at least.
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What time should I get there on a Sunday when Buddy is playing that night to get a table?
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If he starts at 9:30, get there by 8:00.
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Answer by John B · Jan 3, 2017
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We will be visiting on Friday night in December and would like to enjoy a dinner and entertainment to follow. Can we …
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We will be visiting on Friday night in December and would like to enjoy a dinner and entertainment to follow. Can we reserve a table ahead of time for both? If not what do you recommend for timing and anything else we need to know? We feel this will be a crazy night and don't want to miss our opportunity. Thanks in advance for your help.
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Hi, Buddy's does not take reservations. What we did and we also went on a Friday was go early. We stayed at the Hilton right across the street and walked over and there were plenty …
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Hi, Buddy's does not take reservations. What we did and we also went on a Friday was go early. We stayed at the Hilton right across the street and walked over and there were plenty of tables. They have a free show and then I believe afte 8:00 there is a charge. We just stayed for the free show and it was excellent!
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I hear Buddy plays in his own club in January. Does anyone know the dates. Every Tuesday in January? I've heard …
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I hear Buddy plays in his own club in January. Does anyone know the dates. Every Tuesday in January? I've heard different things. Do you need tickets when Buddy is playing?
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Thurs-Sunday the whole month of January. Expect to get a ticket when they go on sale, usually between $55-$65. It's a blast!
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Can i reserve a table for dinner and a performance?
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Legends does not accept reservations. All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and we recommend arriving early!On a weeknight, tables usually fill up between...
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